Diagnostic challenges in childhood sarcoidosis

The aim of our clinical image was to emphasize the value of a careful skin examination in the diagnosis of early‐onset sarcoidosis in children. Sarcoidosis in children has different clinical features and variant dermatologic manifestations. It can be misdiagnosed. A careful skin examination followed...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2022-03, Vol.10 (3), p.e05599-n/a
Main Authors: Manaa, Linda, Youssef, Monia, Chouchène, Chokri, Ben abdejlil, Nouha, Belhadjali, Hichem, Chouchène, Sleh, Zili, Jameleddine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthritis
Case reports
Childhood
Clinical Image
Clinical Images
Consent
dermatology
ophthalmology
pediatrics and adolescent medicine
Sarcoidosis
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Summary:The aim of our clinical image was to emphasize the value of a careful skin examination in the diagnosis of early‐onset sarcoidosis in children. Sarcoidosis in children has different clinical features and variant dermatologic manifestations. It can be misdiagnosed. A careful skin examination followed by a skin biopsy is primary to detect discrete lesions and to avoid invasive examinations.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.5599